Little Wing

Freya North (author)

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction | Paperback Published on: 15/09/2022

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Synopsis

DISCOVER THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF EADIE BROWNE – THE UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL BY FREYA NORTH COMING SOON!

'A terrific family drama of secrets ... and so cleverly plotted' Graham Norton

'A completely compelling story of family secrets, courage and resilience – the sense of place is just so powerful' Fearne Cotton

'Moving, intriguing and beautifully written, this is a story about coming home' Katie Fforde

'An immensely enjoyable and absorbing novel: tender-hearted and infused with empathy and a great sense of place' Erica James
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Little Wing is the powerful story of two families over three generations.1969. Florence Lawson, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of being an artist, finds herself pregnant and banished to one of the most remote parts of the UK.1986. Dougie Munro, searching for adventure, leaves the Isle of Harris – the island of his birth – for art college and a career in London as a photographer.

2005. Nell Hartley, content with her life managing a care-in-the-community cafe in Colchester, discovers a shocking truth about her family.

Between the sprawl of London, suburban Essex, and the wild, unpredictable Outer Hebrides, three lives collide and interweave as questions are asked and secrets surface. What happened to Florence? Why is Dougie now so reluctant to return home? How can Nell make peace with the lies she's been told?

Little Wing is a novel about resilience, forgiveness and the true meaning of family, about finding one's place in the world and discovering how we all belong somewhere and to someone.
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'With captivating characters and a richly drawn setting, this poignant story is the perfect book to curl up with' Catherine Isaac
'Moving, emotional and tender and I was so taken with the protagonists, Nell and Dougie' Nina Pottell
'A tender exploration of family secrets and healing, it is the perfect read for our troubled times' Lucy Atkins
'A beautifully written and poignant exploration of family secrets spilling through the generations. Immersive and compelling' Elizabeth Buchan
'I can't remember the last time I read a book in one sitting or sobbed so hard at the end but Little Wing is a really special novel – if it doesn't get you right in all the feels then you're not human' RED
'Book of the month. What a treat: moving, emotional and tender. This filled my heart with joy and occasionally my eyes with tears; it is beautiful' Prima, Book of the Month
'Tender and touching. Keep the tissues close for this poignant story – characters you'll fall in love with' Good Housekeeping

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781787397637
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 320g
Dimensions: 126 x 194 x 26 mm

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Delightful!

I’ve just loved discovering Nell, Dougie and the beautiful island of Harris. It’s been the perfect book to get me out of a bit of a reading slump. Touching... READ MORE

Small Adventurist

Little Wing Freya North

I loved this story which is definitely not my usual genre! It is beautifully and sensitively written and so gentle and kind! The author certainly knows her... READ MORE

Irene Ross

Heartwarming story of three lost souls

This is the first novel by Freya North I have read, but it will not be the last. Little Wing is a heartwarming story of three people: Florence, Nell and D... READ MORE

Grethe Hauge

Love laughter and tears

This book is so beautifully written! Wonderful descriptions of the Isle of Harris and the gentle rhythms of life there. I think the Harris tourist board wi... READ MORE

Jill Batchelor

A brilliant read. Would definitely recommend it.

I have long been a fan of Freya North’s novels and this one did not disappoint. I loved it. It’s a story with multiple characters but they are all worthy o... READ MORE

Justine Quinn

Little Wing by Freya North

Little Wing by Freya North is a wonderful evocative story. That brings all the characters vividly to life but it has to be the Outer Hebrides that was my f... READ MORE

Christine Rennie

Wonderful

My goodness, what a wonderful story. The lives of Nell and Dougie collide in the Isle of Harris as Nell explores her heritage and solves the mystery of her... READ MORE

Andrea Ryan

Totally engrossing tale

Not the sort of book I normally read but I was totally captivated by the characters in this story. The format of mixing past and present was beautifully do... READ MORE

Christine Toase

Wonderful and wondrous

A lovely and intriguing read. Great characters displaying humour, pathos and life. Interesting story that weaves together the past and present. You will ... READ MORE

Joanne Gibson

Life affirming

The characterisation and storytelling are perfect. Detailed, lyrical descriptions of place. Freya North is up there as one of our greatest writers. I loved... READ MORE

Caroline Smith

READ IT! This story will stay with me for a very long time...

Such a beautifully told story - it is everything a novel should be: provocative, emotionally-charged and completely absorbing. I found myself totally inves... READ MORE

CeeCee415

Beautiful and compelling

Freya North has done it again! This is a beautifully researched and written book that you won't want to put down until its finished. Her characters becom... READ MORE

Lisa Winterton

Another gem of a book

This book was so worth the wait! A beautiful story with the beautiful backdrop of Harris. I might be biased because I love Freya North books but this one i... READ MORE

Francesca Starbuck

She's done it again

I can remember the first time I read a Freya North book. Not only did it transport me geographically to a number of beautiful locations, but the emotion wr... READ MORE

Chloe Haines

Long waited for novel

I have read all of Freya’s books and have waited in anticipation for Little Wing. I wasn’t disappointed. A few tears shed by me, a lot resonated with my ... READ MORE

Margaret Evans

Freya has done it again!

Freya has done it again! Another beautifully written, completely absorbing tale of coming home. I couldn’t put it down! I have read every single one of Fre... READ MORE

Jenna Pidgley

A Gorgeous Book

Don’t you just love it when characters in a book become to feel like friends or family? That is precisely what happened with the characters in Little Wing,... READ MORE

Helena at Rustington

Just beautiful!

Florence Lawson, pregnant and afraid at the age of 16, is sent away to the Outer Hebrides to stay with her stepfather's brother to have the baby in solitud... READ MORE

Farmer Giles

Book that flight to Harris!

This book hooked me in pretty quickly. Nell is a lovable character who seems to put everyone first, but herself. So from the beginning you are hoping she ... READ MORE

Cazzavj

Beautiful

This is a great general fiction book, which has beautiful descriptive writing, a heartwarming and emotional story, gorgeous settings, and lovely characters... READ MORE

Catherine Craig

Emotional yet heart warming

This was a beautifully written, evocative book. At times emotional and even heart breaking it was nonetheless an uplifting story and very cleverly told. I ... READ MORE

Amanda Holyoak

Beautiful, multigenerational story

I honestly adored this book!! If you love multigenerational stories then this one is for you. With themes relating to the importance of family and friendsh... READ MORE

Olivia Elwell

A Departure

Told in three different locations, during the Sixties and present day, over three generations, I'd say this novel is a departure from Freya North's other b... READ MORE

Emily Williams

Couldn't stop reading

This ticked every box was a fantastic read and beautifully written

Natalie Busher

Little Wing

How wonderful. Another beautifully written book from Freya North. Her characters are so real they feel like friends. The tiny details lead the audience to... READ MORE

Colette Shaw

A Little Masterpiece

This is another Freya North masterpiece spanning generations, different locations and multiple characters who all intertwine. I absolutely loved the entir... READ MORE

Rachel Hornbuckle

Just beautiful

It has been a long wait for a new novel from Freya North, but it was well worth the wait. Little Wing is such a beautiful story of belonging, with amazing ... READ MORE

Julie Palmer

Fabulous

I am a long time fan of Freya North and have been waiting a long time for a new book! This one didn't disappoint - beautiful, heartfelt story and a lovely ... READ MORE

Jacqueline Torr

Sublime!

My first novel by Freya North, comprises 3 stories all linked through family history. The book has two timelines - the late 1960s, and 2005. Using the powe... READ MORE

Bridget East

Now I want to go to Harris

I have been reading Freya North's books since she first starting writing back in the late 90's. They were good reads back then and whilst I have not read a... READ MORE

Alison Knight

Escape with Little Wing

I had been eagerly awaiting the new novel by Freya North and enjoyed it just as much as her others. Great characters and a touching story, beautiful descri... READ MORE

Dawn

A beautiful, far-reaching story of love and place

This is a wonderful, wide ranging book which delves sensitively into the lives of its characters. It brilliantly combines its different threads in three d... READ MORE

Marion Cohen

Wonderful book

This was a wonderful book and is definitely going to be one of my favourites of the year.

Bookerworm Book Reviews

Ooof!!! This one hit me right in the feels!

I’ve loved Freya North since discovering Sally years ago whilst on holiday - I thought it was a trashy romance, but fell in love with her realistic and cha... READ MORE

Sarah Bell

A story with real depth

This story had so many layers, and very believable characters. Freya North is very good at exploring the depths of human behaviour, and her pacing was just... READ MORE

Karen Huckle

Beautifully written

This was a beautifully written, evocative book. At times emotional and even heart breaking it was nonetheless an uplifting story and very cleverly told. I ... READ MORE

Amanda Holyoak

Beautiful characters set against the beautiful Outer Hebrides

This is a beautiful and incredibly moving story which flits between the past and present piecing together a story of a young 16 year old girl who is banish... READ MORE

Jennifer Li

Heartbreaking but hopeful

Freya North has always been a favourite author of mine and with this heartbreaking but hopeful novel she firmly cements her position on the ‘buy and read i... READ MORE

Penelope Bullock

Little Wing , Freya has done it again

. We have waited a while but it was definitely worth it. As I was getting into the story I thought I knew where it was going and who belonged to who but no... READ MORE

Lynn Stevens

Little wing by Freya north

I loved reading this book, the characters ,the way Freya has the perfect way of making you feel the love from this book. It's a book of Nell finding out he... READ MORE

Lorraine Beeston

Utterly compelling, beautifully written revelation of a family's secrets. Amazing scenic settings.

This is a beautifully crafted, exceptional novel. The author so skilfully weaves the beautiful natural scenic backcloth mainly of the Scottish Isle of Harr... READ MORE

David Cohen

Absolutely exquisite

Little Wing is Freya North's first novel in seven years and it is an absolute triumph in every way. It's been far too long since I last read one of her boo... READ MORE

Nicola

A truly wonderful book

This is a truly lovely book that I have been reading in every spare moment over the past few days. And now that I've finished it, I just want to go all th... READ MORE

Catriona Hunter

Little Wing

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